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Nov 28, 2009
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DNA fingerprinting




the use of a DNA probe for the identification of an individual, as for the matching of genes from a forensic sample with those of a criminal suspect. Also called genetic fingerprinting.

Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.

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